Archive for July 21, 2017

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By Matt Hadro

Why we should care about the spike in women prisoners

While there is talk of criminal justice reform in the U.S., something must also be done about a decades-long spike... Read more

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100 descendants and counting: The remarkable story of Pat Klingbeil

When most people hear about a stereotypical “large Catholic family,” they might picture a van that seats six or eight... Read more

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Catholic women's conference to be held in New Mexico

The Women of Grace apostolate will mark 30 years at its national conference this year, an event which aims to... Read more

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Could a California bill make Catholic conduct codes illegal?

Pro-abortion groups are lobbying for a California law that Catholic leaders warn would open employers like Catholic schools to lawsuits... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Venezuelan bishops offer day of prayer, fasting as riots continue

Venezuela's bishops have organized a day of prayer and fasting amid ongoing, violent riots throughout the country as opposition to... Read more

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Bishop Conley: 50 years after Land O'Lakes, Catholic education needs renewal

The 50th anniversary of a historic statement that changed Catholic higher education in America represents both a cautionary tale and... Read more

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Bishop: Senate mustn't repeal health care law without suitable replacement

The US bishops' representative for domestic justice has asked Senators not to vote to repeal the current health care law... Read more